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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Man I swear the wait after a vac scheme to find out if you got the TC has to be the most nail-biting, anxiety-inducing, nerve-wracking period of anyone’s life
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has SH sent out tests for summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any news from Reed Smith (post AC) or Mishcon Summer post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nah I think some ppl have got offers and ACs tho already
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did you get the VS offer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know when we will hear back from Mayer b or Reed post-AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Which AC did you do? And did they call or email?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    ACs are out
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone done Reed AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t want to turn this into a dispute either. But I don’t want people to be disingenuous and lack integrity either. Especially if they are applying to a profession where they will be bound by a code of conduct…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    He literally asked “does anyone know what I can get”. “Has anyone been successful in getting the questions in advance” I’m sorry, but how is anyone reading that not going to have alarm bells ringing? It sounds exactly like they’re trying to game the system. If they really wanted to know...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t know why you are getting so defensive. The question you asked isn’t something that anyone on here can even answer. Like I said, from the tone of your original post, it just sounded like you were being a bit deceitful. I would recommend asking your support worker whether this is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    All adjustments that someone requires are clearly stated in a support plan or needs based report. The OP should just refer to what is in there and let grad rec know. However, from the tone of the post, It seems like they were trying to get extra adjustments which they were not entitled to
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well then refer to your support plan. You will find all the reasonable adjustments you are entitled to.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    “Does anyone know what I can get” You are making your reasonable adjustments sound like you have just won a free burger at Burger King. Ideally, you should have a support plan in place which has been created by a medical expert or disability coordinator. That’s where you will find out what...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey when did u get this and when did u do the WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m still waiting post WG which I completed 2 weeks ago. How long did it take u to receive the AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone get RPC AC that applied on the deadline?
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